RESIDENTS of a village near Ledbury might be forgiven for saying, “what a load of rubbish!” Wellington Heath might be about to get its infamous “Best Kept Village” sign returned, after a much-needed revamp; but the verges in and around the village are looking anything but their best, because of a litter problem. Wellington Heath correspondent, Peter Constantine said: “Many years ago, a village resident, the late Peter Garnett led the ‘Last of the Summer Wine’ Group of litter pickers every weekend, as they kept our lanes clear of rubbish. “Organised litter picking has been intermittent since then; but recently Mark Beaumont and Peter Brown have made a renewed attack on rubbish and were shocked to collect four large bags of rubbish on one walk, mainly cans and bottles, sweet wrappers and crisp packets.
Is Wellington Heath s Best Kept Village sign living on past glories while looking just a little bit tipsy? That s the question being asked by Wellington Heath residents, with village correspondent, Peter Constantine, using the phrase, the drunken sign to describe its strange angle and unkept appearance. Mr Constantine said: Restoration of the village signs at the entrance to the Parish on Ledbury Road and Raycombe Lane had been on the Parish Council agenda last year though no proposals have surfaced so far. The Best Kept Village sign was also discussed as it is looking old and decrepit; a very much faded glory!